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Harray Family History

Harray Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harry, Harral, Harrah, Harvey, Harris, Arras, Harman, Harley, Murray

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Where is the Harray family from?

You can see how Harray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Harray families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harray's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Harray families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harray. 67% of Harray men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Harray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 241 immigration records available for the last name Harray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Harray. For the veterans among your Harray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Harray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harray in 1966 was 71, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harray ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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